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I offer you these tidbits of wisdom as prayer prompts to remind you (and your constituents) of the sacredness of marriage vows and the value of every child. The commitment to love a spouse forever, and the generous gift of life parents offer a child are indeed spiritual under-takings and cannot be done alone. May the God of Love be with you and your work.
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Dear Bill ,
Below are your Marriage Moments and Parenting Pointers for September.
NOTE: The last week of August marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream speech. My September Family Enrichment activity, Erasing Racism, reminds us of the need to respect people of all races. Click here to read the Catholic Bishop's statement on this anniversary.
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536. Sept.2: (Labor Day) "All work and no play make Jack a dull boy" - and a spouse boring. On this Labor Day, use a labor saving device (washer, microwave, car, blender, etc.) to save some time and do something playful with your honey. Pray for (and thank) those who worked to make your life easier.
537. Sept. 9: "Who can know God's counsel..." (Wisdom 9:13) The wisdom of God is sometimes only recognized in hindsight. Although your beloved is not God, he/she has probably said some pretty wise things over the years. What's a bit of wisdom you've learned from your spouse?
538. Sept. 16: Are you a perfectionist? It's natural to want to do a good job but don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. If your spouse advises you to "Lighten up" it might be good counsel. Marriage and parenting are tough jobs.
539. Sept. 23: Does your spouse accuse you of being irresponsible? Sometimes you might just have different personality styles, but sometimes it may carry a tad of truth. Even if it hurts, don't ignore the criticism but try to see what truth might be behind the charge. Take one step toward self-improvement.
540. Sept. 30: Marriage Challenge: Careers are often at their height when couples are also in their active parenting stage. It's hard to balance both. Try your best but when all is done don't beat yourselves up for any parenting regrets. You can't change the past. Work on making the future better.
*Marriage Moments go out to individuals on Mondays. For Sunday bulletins use the Sunday immediately before the above date.
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PARENTING POINTERS*
536. Sept. 6: Jesus worked many miracles. You may not be a miracle worker but each human life is like a miracle. Ask each person in your family, what miracle they would work, if they had the power. Pray for miracles.
537. Sept. 13: Getting kids to help clean: One parent said, "Sometimes I tape money to the bottom of some wastebaskets. When the children empty one, they get the coin. It's like a treasure hunt. Or I might tape wrapped candy to the window cleaner or furniture spray. The children dust and do mirrors now with excitement.
538. Sept. 20: Next Monday, Sept. 23, is "Eat Dinner Together Day." Maybe you always do this anyway. If so, why not invite another family with children to join you. If not, make a point to do eat together more frequently - no phones, TV, or electronics allowed.
539. Sept. 27: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments...and lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus." (Luke 16:19) Are children consumed with wearing the latest, expensive fads? Tell them the story of Lazarus. As a family figure out one way to share your clothes, toys, or tools with those in need this week.
* Parenting Pointers go out to individuals on Fridays. For Sunday bulletins, use the closest Friday.
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